勾 kanji: meaning “hooked”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N14 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- hooked
- On'yomi
- コウ、ク
- Kun'yomi
- かぎ、ま・がる
Picture story to remember 勾
She wrapped her arm around his elbow (厶) and he was hooked.
How to write 勾: stroke order
勾 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 勾
- 勾配こうばいslope
- 勾玉まがたまmagatama
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